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Book Synopsis: ComicsAlliance and ComicsBlend Best Comic Book of the YearBUST Magazine "Lit Pick" RecommendationCertified Cool™ in PREVIEWS: The Comic Shop's Catalog"Mike Madrid gives these forgotten superheroines their due. These 'lost' heroines are now found—to the delight of comic book lovers everywhere." —STAN LEE
Wonder Woman, Mary Marvel, and Sheena, Queen of the Jungle ruled the pages of comic books in the 1940s, but many other heroines of the WWII era have been forgotten. Through twenty-eight full reproductions of vintage Golden Age comics, Divas, Dames & Daredevils reintroduces their ingenious abilities to mete out justice to Nazis, aliens, and evildoers of all kinds.
Each spine-tingling chapter opens with Mike Madrid's insightful commentary about heroines at the dawn of the comic book industry and reveals a universe populated by extraordinary women—superheroes, reporters, galactic warriors, daring detectives, and ace fighter pilots—who protected America and the world with wit and guile.
In these pages, fans will also meet heroines with striking similarities to more modern superheroes, including The Spider Queen, who deployed web shooters twenty years before Spider Man, and Marga the Panther Woman, whose feral instincts and sharp claws tore up the bad guys long before Wolverine. These women may have been overlooked in the annals of history, but their influence on popular culture, and the heroes we're passionate about today, is unmistakable.
Mike Madrid is the author of Divas, Dames & Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics and The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines, an NPR "Best Book To Share With Your Friends" and American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project Notable Book. Madrid, a San Francisco native and lifelong fan of comic books and popular culture, also appears in the documentary Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines.
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Calling all comic book lovers! Step back in time with Divas, Dames & Daredevils: Lost Heroines of Golden Age Comics. This captivating book, hailed as the ComicsAlliance and ComicsBlend Best Comic Book of the Year, is a true gem for those seeking a nostalgic journey into the rich history of superheroines. Don't miss out on this must-have addition to your collection!
Discover the forgotten heroines of the WWII era that paved the way for iconic characters like Wonder Woman and Mary Marvel. In Divas, Dames & Daredevils, author Mike Madrid reveals twenty-eight full reproductions of vintage Golden Age comics, showcasing the ingenious abilities and thrilling adventures of these remarkable women. Prepare to be captivated by their bravery and their unwavering commitment to justice.
Join us on a whirlwind journey through the pages of Divas, Dames & Daredevils and witness the birth of female empowerment in comics. Mike Madrid expertly intertwines his insightful commentary with these extraordinary heroines, illuminating the dawn of the comic book industry. From superheroes to reporters, galactic warriors to daring detectives, and ace fighter pilots, these women were the true pioneers, fearlessly protecting America and the world.
Prepare to be amazed as you encounter heroines with uncanny similarities to your favorite modern superheroes. The Spider Queen, for instance, wielded her web shooters two whole decades before Spider-Man swung onto the scene. And let's not forget Marga the Panther Woman, whose feral instincts and razor-sharp claws struck fear into the hearts of evildoers long before Wolverine's debut. Uncover the undeniable influence these forgotten heroines had on the popular culture we cherish today.
Don't miss out on the chance to delve into the rich history of comic book heroines with Mike Madrid's Divas, Dames & Daredevils. With his previous work, The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines, receiving widespread acclaim, Madrid is truly an authority on the subject. Embrace the opportunity to own this remarkable book, an NPR "Best Book To Share With Your Friends" and an American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project Notable Book. Start your journey now! Get your copy today!
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